This crash course in primitive skills is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn the basics of surviving on your own in the wild.

Our Primitive Skills Weekend gives participants a well-rounded education on how our ancestors survived. Building fires, foraging for food, following tracks, hunting skills, primitive medicine, and cooking outdoors are among the topics covered in this exciting hands-on weekend. Perfect for a father-son getaway, or an adventurous couples retreat. Come alone and meet new friends, or get a friend to join you!

Skills Taught:

Fishing: how to make a trot line, finding and attracting bait, multiple ways to attract fish, cleaning, and cooking outdoors - participants will not fish as this is against our lake association rules, but the skills will be covered.

Relaxation and Friendship:

There is plenty of time built in to our weekend retreats to relax, visit the beautiful grounds of the Homestead, feed the animals, walk in the gardens or on a nature trail, or just sit in front of the fire or on the porch and read a book from our library. Our participants let us know time after time how much they value the friendships made at Homestead retreats. They look forward to coming back each year and making new memories with friends they met right here.

Testimonials:

Such a wonderful asset to our community, state and the entire southeast! Thanks so much for sharing your space and life with all of us! - M. Sanders

Forward thinking for Mississippi. Proud to have this organization here! - J. Bourque

Had such an awesome time today. Y'all are great folks with great friends. It was well worth the drive! Thanks for all your hospitality! - J. Stanley

I love the Homestead Center! And of course the great instructors! T. Fulgham

Prices

$199 Commuters: Includes all meals and workshops, no housing Members Only

$225 For The Entire Weekend Retreat Including Meals, Housing, & Workshops Members